Keith Bickerstaffe Poet Bio

Bickerstaffe

Never angling for a laugh
I call myself just 'bickerstaffe;'
an English clan devoid of fame,
a plain and simple family name.

I mused, then through the ages cast
in hopes to find a storied past
to find my folk had expertise
in cultivating honey-bees. 

I prize my humble pedigree
and praise the noble honey-bee
for all the sweetness that it brings
(if I can just avoid those stings!)

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James Fraser May 31, 2009 at 7:23 AM Wonderful poem to your family Keith, my family go back to Hardy, Nelsons sidekick on my mothers side>James

Yoni Dvorkis April 27, 2009 at 10:41 AM beautiful phrasing. Rolls right off the tongue the way all your writes do. I see where Carolyn picked up on your heritage now in her tribute:)

Michelle Mac Donald April 26, 2009 at 5:32 AM G'morning keith! Wow..a very sweet and clever write.:) You do well to "praise the noble pedigree" for "honey" has always been the nectar of poets and writers, and a sustenance for peons and royalty, alike. I hope you're having a grand weekend!! Best to you and yours! Love and hugs, Mikki

Maryam Jameela Haniff April 23, 2009 at 2:38 PM this is soo sweet!..n clever ...made me smile indeed....cute write!...love n smiles Maryam*

Lena Townsend April 22, 2009 at 11:44 PM This is great! I think exploring ones family tree and finding it to be full of honey is a pretty sweet deal! Congratulations, honey bees create great health and much wealth! Honey is so healing and the wax can be used in so many ways. Yes, every part of nature has its purpose... your family was smart to get in on this deal! Keep Shining! Smiles from Lolita

Charmaine Chircop April 22, 2009 at 10:53 PM i like the way you created this,and i love the sweetness of honeybees,it shows clearly here!i don't like it when they sting though-this made me smile-cheers and you must be proud to be a Bickerstaffe and English too----you always know where you stand with english people-lovely write-----charma

Carolyn Devonshire April 22, 2009 at 10:31 PM P.S. There was a polygamist in my family tree, but also a Civil War sea captain. Guess we just have to smile and press forward.

Carolyn Devonshire April 22, 2009 at 10:30 PM Thank you for the laugh tonight, Keith! To me, you are as sweet as honey (bees). Love, Carolyn

Barbara Gorelick April 22, 2009 at 8:32 PM This is so clever..and something to be proud of. My brother raises honey bees..or tries..its not so easy. BG

L'Nass Shango April 22, 2009 at 7:35 PM I tell you, Sir, there is a knight somewhere in your pedigree ... you could match his lance against the bee (smiles). Witty ending, Keith, sobering humility.

J. H. April 22, 2009 at 6:06 PM I have chicken thieves in my past. I don't tell everyone that though. I hadn't stole any

Brian Anderson April 22, 2009 at 5:59 PM well done, keith. very clever